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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.48, 1,887.06 and 901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.48, 1,887.06 and 901 is: 1,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.48 : 1,887.06 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.48/1,887.06 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.48x = 1,887.06 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.48x = 1,700,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,241.06/1,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.25

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